Weil-McLain GOLD CGS 550-110-260/0508 User Manual page 9

GOLD CGs Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
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Prepare boiler location — contamination
Please review the following information on potential
combustion air contamination problems.
Table 1 Corrosive or destructive contaminants and likely locations
Products to avoid
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning
solvents found in household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and
other similar products
Airborne particulates (drywall dust, fiberglass
particles, road or gravel dust, lint, etc.)
Part number 550-110-260/0508
To prevent potential of severe personal injury or death, check for products or areas listed
below before installing boiler. If any of these contaminants are found:
• remove contaminants permanently
— OR —
• isolate boiler and provide outside combustion air. See national, provincial or local codes
for further information.
CONSTRUCTION DUST HAZARD
or fi berglass dust, will cause blockage of the CGi burners, resulting in carbon monoxide
production, a fi re hazard, or building freeze damage. If the boiler is operated during
construction, you must isolate the boiler air supply to provide clean air for combus-
tion. Follow the instruction manual guidelines for piping intake air.
to ensure uncontaminated air in the boiler air intake at all times, you must inspect
the boiler at least once weekly
the procedure given on page 39. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in severe
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Refer to for products and areas which may cause
Table 1
contaminated combustion air.
Areas likely to have contaminants
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages with workshops
Buildings under construction (where air is
contaminated with particulates)
— Airborne particulates, such as drywall dust
. When inspecting, clean the burners if necessary using
If you are unable
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